Upcoming Events:
Brie teaches an infant massage class every Tuesday morning at Scripps Mende Well Being located in UTC.
Contact her for more information on this overview course.
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Brie also teaches a more comprehensive 4 week course at the
Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center
Contact her to learn when the next program begins.
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Sibling Battles
At times there is nothing worse than coming home to your screaming children fighting over the remote control. Sibling warfare is a common occurrence in households and one that causes many parents to question how to respond.
- Never deny the feelings your kids have regarding their sibs. It’s natural to feel a range of emotions however, it is not appropriate to express these feelings in a negative way. Encouraging respect and self-control means that putting each other down and physically harming one another is not allowed or a way to resolve conflict.
- Promote compromising and problem solving skills by eliciting time outs as a way to think about the options available in easing the tension.
- In general, how the problem started is not important and taking sides neglects the fact that both children are responsible for creating a problematic situation.
- Pinpoint constant sore spots between your children and intervene before the conflict escalates to full blown battle. Knowing the triggers and being proactive in providing support and guidance can help prevent a flare out from raging into a firestorm.
- Always, always recognize positive behavior and compliment them on their ability to work together, get along, and share. Provide rewards for such great cooperation or compassion.
- Unfortunately, video games and television programs these days are filled with aggression and violence that is not suitable for developing minds. Be cognizant of what your children are watching or playing and limit exposure to violent content.
Remember, the behavior and interactions you have with your partner and friends serves as a model for your ever-observant children. If you expect your children to display positive and appropriate responses to conflict, you must first demonstrate it yourself.
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